Firesheep and Idiocy makes browsing on a public wireless network complicated

[Sushubh]

Firesheep showcases the poor security practices of social networks today

 

[agantuk]

Well, this is a pretty common thing happening today. Just realised earlier this week that imageshack reads FB cookies, and automatically 'signs' you in.

 

[Sushubh]

that is a feature actually. facebook connect. you can disable it from your facebook settings.

 

[agantuk]

IINM, Facebook Connect ASKS you to login, and doesn't pick up by default. Had that been the case, would I not be seeing myself logged in on IBF too?

 

[Sushubh]

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check this site. you are likely to find the homepage customized with elements picked up from your facebook profile.

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found the exact name for this 'feature'.

facebook instant personalization.

Instant Personalization | Facebook

you can disable it from your settings. i have disabled it.

what i have on this board is account creation through facebook. this is different from personalization.

i can install some facebook widgets here. that would show the stories that your friends have liked on this forum. without you logging in. that's what personalization is.

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you can disable it from here. Login | Facebook

 

[agantuk]

^ Aah damn. You are right. Interesting feature. But I don't care. Disabling it right away.

 

[Sushubh]

by the way a friend ran firesheep on his PG's network today. he was pretty successful in accessing his friend's account. i bet guys in colleges like Amity with a public wireless internet are going to have a lot of fun. facebook i think is already working on implementing HTTPS for all user accounts.

 

[Sushubh]

Idiocy goes ahead of Firesheep post warning message on vulnerable Twitter accounts

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